Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kalonga is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 789 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 900 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 44 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 18' 4" S, 23° 12' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 789 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 737 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:31
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Kalonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kalonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.19 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.5 | 1.2 | 211 | 92 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 253 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.5 | 341 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 729.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 329 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.62 / 0.66 | 91 | 105.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.5 | 283 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.6 | 266 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 0.7 | 4 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 747.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 3.3 | 112 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 96 | 209.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 2.8 | 258 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 2.28 / 4.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 257 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 1.0 | 303 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 82 | 721.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 104 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 3.27 / 3.28 | 98 | 129.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 3.1 | 301 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 38.54 / 41.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kalonga?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Kalonga today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kalonga?
Local time is 11:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kalonga?
Bena-Kalonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kalonga?
DEM 789 m.
Where is Bena-Kalonga located?
It is at -6.30111, 23.21547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kalonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.